Mâr Rîcha
Mâr Rîcha is a church in North Lebanon, Lebanon and has an elevation of 1,201 metres. Mâr Rîcha is situated nearby to Sisters Olive Trees of Noah, as well as near the village Bcheale.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sisters Olive Trees of Noah.
Sisters Olive Trees of Noah
The Sisters Olive Trees of Noah are a grove of sixteen olive trees in the Lebanese town of Bcheale. According to local folklore, the trees are at least 5,000 years old, perhaps even 6,000 years old or older. Sisters Olive Trees of Noah is situated 630 metres northeast of Mâr Rîcha.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bcheale and Jaj.
Bcheale
Village
Bchaaleh, alternatively spelled Bcheale, Bchealeh or Bshaaleh, is a village in the Batroun District of the North Governorate in Lebanon. It had 1,456 eligible voters in the 2009 elections, and the residents mainly belonged to the Maronite Church.
Jaj
Village
Jaj is a mountainous village in the Byblos District of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate, Lebanon. It is 68 kilometers north of Beirut. Jaj has an average elevation of 1,220 meters above sea level and a total land area of 1,174 hectares. Jaj is situated 4 km south of Mâr Rîcha.
Lehfed
Village
Lehfed is a municipality in the Byblos District of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate, Lebanon. It is 55 kilometers north of Beirut. Lehfed has an average elevation of 1000 meters above sea level and a total land area of 542 hectares. Lehfed is situated 5 km southwest of Mâr Rîcha.
Mâr Rîcha
- Type: Church
- Also known as: “Mar Richa” and “Mār Rīshā”
- Category: religion
- Location: North Lebanon, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.19667° or 34° 11′ 48″ northLongitude
35.82° or 35° 49′ 12″ eastElevation
1,201 metres (3,940 feet)Open location code
8G6Q5RW9+MXGeoNames ID
271166
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